(August 30, 2008)--For now, the Dallas Cowboys have 11 defensive
backs, 11 offensive lineman and only two healthy wide receivers.

Dallas made the final roster cuts Saturday to get to its 53-man
roster, releasing 21 players. They also placed seven-time Pro Bowl
offensive guard Larry Allen - signed to a one-day contract Friday
for the purpose of retiring as a Cowboy - on the reserved/retired
list.

Despite three injured receivers that are on the 53-man roster
but unlikely to play the season opener next weekend at Cleveland,
the Cowboys cut Mike Jefferson, who was on their practice squad all
last season, and rookie free agent Danny Amendola.

That leaves Terrell Owens and Patrick Crayton as the only
healthy wideouts on the roster.

Receivers Sam Hurd (left ankle) and Miles Austin (sprained right
knee) definitely won't play in the season opener, and might go
longer without getting in a game. Isaiah Stanback (dislocated
shoulder) hasn't been completely ruled out from playing against the
Browns, but his effectiveness could be a question.

Here is the Dallas Cowboys' 53-man roster
for the 2008 season opener, set Saturday after the team made its
final cuts, releasing 22 players. Rookie players signified by (r).
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACKS (2) - Tony Romo, Brad Johnson.
RUNNING BACKS (3) - Marion Barber, Tashard Choice (r), Felix
Jones (r).
FULLBACK (1) - Deon Anderson.
WIDE RECEIVERS (5) - Terrell Owens, Patrick Crayton, Miles
Austin, Sam Hurd, Isaiah Stanback
TIGHT ENDS (3) - Jason Witten, Martellus Bennett (r), Tony
Curtis.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (11) - Flozell Adams, Joe Berger, Marc
Colombo, Leonard Davis, Doug Free, Andre Gurode, Montrae Holland,
Kyle Kosier, James Marten, Pat McQuistan, Cory Proctor.
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (6) - Stephen Bowen, Chris Canty, Jason
Hatcher, Tank Johnson, Jay Ratliff, Marcus Spears.
LINEBACKERS (8) - Kevin Burnett, Bobby Carpenter, Greg Ellis,
Bradie James, Justin Rogers, Anthony Spencer, Zach Thomas, DeMarcus
Ware.
CORNERBACKS (7) - Alan Ball, Anthony Henry, Mike Jenkins (r),
Adam "Pacman" Jones, Evan Oglesby, Terence Newman, Orlando
Scandrick (r).
SAFETIES (4) - Courtney Brown, Ken Hamlin, Pat Watkins, Roy
Williams.
SPECIAL TEAMS
PLACEKICKER (1) - Nick Folk
PUNTER (1) - Mat McBriar
LONG SNAPPER (1) - L.P. Ladouceur